ESRF - Purchasing Assistant

At a glance

Job title: Purchasing Assistant
Ref.: 25-35-T-ADM-PCS
Contract type: Time-limited contract
Salary range: 31.7 K€ minimum
Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 06/06/2025
Contract duration: Temporary contract of 18 months

Context & Job description

As part of a team of 10 and reporting to the Head of the Procurement and Contracts Service, you will handle both administrative and technical tasks related to procurement activities.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Processing purchase requests
Entering and maintaining supplier data
Preparing and following up on quotation requests for indirect purchases
Negotiating commercial terms with suppliers for low-value orders
Processing and tracking purchase orders
Providing support to engineers and technicians throughout the procurement process

Expected profile

Qualifications and Education

Technical degree (BSc, Licence, HND, HNC, BTS, DUT, Bachelor, Meister, Vordiplom, Perito, Laurea Triennale, Diplomatura, Ingenieria Técnica or equivalent) in purchasing, international business, or business administration.

Technical Skills and Experience

Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a similar position.
Proficiency in English (the working language at the ESRF).

Soft Skills

Well-organised, versatile, and rigorous.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment.

Working conditions

Temporary contract of 18 months.

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

Do you recognize yourself in this description? Apply now for your next professional adventure!

What we offer:

Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries
Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges
Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022
Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life
Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble

For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to "What we offer" section of our Careers page https://www.esrf.fr/Jobs

The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.

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Company description

The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.

Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.

Supported by 19 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.